# AI Virtual Healthcare Assistants Walmart Health Virtual Care Will Use Gyant's Virtual Assistant By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-health-virtual-care References: [drugstorenews](https://drugstorenews.com/walmart-health-virtual-care-use-gyants-ai-powered-virtual-assistant) & [walmarthealth](https://www.walmarthealth.com)  [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wally) Health Virtual [Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-ai) has announced it will use Gyant's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant to help with automated patient intake and more. The collaboration will see Gyant's Intake [automated patient intake and charting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-administration) tool used to expedite the process for patients. The clinical web-enabled assessment tool from Gyant will also start rolling out this month with member groups able to take advantage of virtual urgent care services by the end of this year. Co-Founder and CEO of Gyant spoke on the collaboration with Walmart Health Virtual Care saying, "This is a pivotal time for evolution in health care. Walmart Health Virtual Care is well-positioned in telehealth care, and we are excited not only to impact the care of more patients, but also to ensure that those patients benefit from a seamless and intuitive experience." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **AI-enabled Healthcare:** As virtual healthcare assistants powered by AI technology become increasingly popular, there is a huge opportunity for innovative solutions to be developed and scaled. - **Automated Patient Intake:** There is a growing need for automated patient intake tools in healthcare to reduce wait times and improve patient experiences, opening up avenues for creative AI-driven solutions. - **Virtual Urgent Care:** The rise of virtual urgent care services facilitated by AI-powered tools presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more personalized and accessible healthcare solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** As the healthcare industry continues to evolve digitally, there is a need for innovative companies to create AI-driven healthcare solutions that can transform the patient experience. - **Telehealth:** The telehealth industry is rapidly growing, creating opportunities for AI-powered virtual healthcare assistants to revolutionize the way patients interact with healthcare providers. - **Retail:** Retail giants like Walmart are making significant investments in virtual healthcare, opening up opportunities for companies to create disruptive solutions that combine retail and healthcare industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agentic Health Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agentic-health-assistants.md) - [Virtual Physician Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drai.md) - [AI-Powered Retail Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wally.md) - [AI-First Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-and-openai.md) - [AI-Powered Retail Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-6.md) - [Employee Support AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-ai-tools.md) - [Intuitive Virtual Health Advisors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluedoctor-ai.md) - [Virtual Retailer Diabetes Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-program.md) - [AI Healthcare Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippa-smartchat-assistant.md)